WYOMISSING, Pa. — There’s still no plan for what might replace the Berkshire Mall. But at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wyomissing Borough Council will look at what could happen across the area.
If a developer wanted to build something different at the mall, what could go in its place? Proposed zoning rules could shape what happens there and at nearby properties, too.
“We think that that neighborhood has a lot of development potential,” said Jeffrey Stonehill, a consultant for the borough.
The borough is considering creating an “overlay district” — which allows for an extra set of zoning rules giving developers more flexibility. Think shops and housing on the same property, with better walkways between buildings and more landscaping.
Those are possibilities. So, what’s actually on the table for the mall?
“As we stand here today, there’s no actual redevelopment plan for the Berkshire Mall,” Stonehill said.
The proposed sale to Abrams Realty and Development hasn’t closed either. We asked Stonehill where that deal stands.
“I think it’s up in the air. We don’t have any particular information,” he said.
The meeting is at Borough Hall, located at 22 Reading Blvd. in Wyomissing. Residents can comment, and council could vote after the hearing. As of now, the mall remains open for shopping.
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